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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1898
Page
4
The notice appears in the MolineReview Dispatch page three detailing McGlYnn W. P. Eastman in a formal role as president secretary and indicating post office entry as Second Class Matter.
The contest to select the presidency pro tempore of the state senate intensifies with Templeton of Stark county seen as having strong odds.
Admiral Dewey refuses to write a magazine piece despite an offer of five thousand dollars saying he is too occupied with affairs in the Philippines. The note mentions no reference since the election to the sim Ben TP Cable planned to include in the campaign.
Towne seeks the party’s top role after two prior defeats, challenging Bryan who is also a leading contender for the Free Silver party’s nomination in 1900.
The dispatch notes a claim about predictions from free traders or the 16 to 1 advocate regarding McKinley’s election and whether those forecasts have proved accurate. It discusses the newspaper’s intent to identify any prophecy that came true.
If Spain refuses U S demands the navy that is now ready for action could bombard Spanish coastlines within two weeks. Spain will not risk such an attack.
The government provision suggests Hawaii may receive a congressman with full House voting rights, surpassing a territorial delegate. This official change would grant a representative the ability to vote on all questions before the House.
The text notes the United States paid out gold and silver due to over supply of metals. Large sums used gold while smaller debts used silver as a substitute.
In a debate over redistricting the fifteenth district was claimed a safe Democrat seat yet incumbent Ben Marsh had won three straight terms. Ben Cable and the gerrymandering team were blamed for early missteps in the redraw.
The United States is constructing fifty five air vessels of various sizes from torpedo boats to the Prime. These craft will be completed within three overs and will raise the navy to the third largest globally.
The correspondent records Curtis noting Admiral Dewey and family claim long standing republican ties and involvement in church relations, emphasizing consistent political and religious affiliations.
The article notes Depew may meet renewed challenge from a prominent New York business figure. It outlines potential opposition within the state’s political landscape and hints at shifting support among key constituencies.
The public shows little enthusiasm for retiring the greenbacks as they believe the government should keep using money earned in the great rebellion. The view is sentimental though not wise to ignore.
The report shows state business activity and renewed route fees for the year end. It lists fees collected in the Wes years end and notes figures for individuals and offices, including Mr Hinrke and Sarg Toss, with totals totaling riot mot of.
The Minneapolis Times notes many Illinois men harmed by lengthy deprivation to vote, with some still voting the same tickets years later. The piece contrasts sacrifice with continued political habits and ironies of electoral choice.
The populist candidate for congress in Utah who earned around 2000 votes plans to contest Brigham Roberts seat as the member elect on the grounds that Roberts is a...
A man identified as Roberts argues that anti polygamy laws do not bar him from living with his three wives, stating his marriages occurred before such laws were enacted. Local authorities have not yet weighed in on his claim.
Production estimates place 1898 gold output around 275 million with a possible 300 million. The United States ranks third globally after South Africa and Australia, with 60 million, 75 million, and 65 million respectively. Advances in processing low grade ore boost output and attract capital, turning mining toward business.
Friends of Senator Allen of Nebraska claim Bryan manipulated the late campaign to sacrifice the legislature for the state ticket and congressmen. They say the result left a Republican legislature and Allen’s loss of the Senate bid, while praising Allen as the ablest populist in Congress and suggesting he should be the next presidential candidate. The conflict is described as a sharp fight with no clear winner and Republicans viewing it as a chance to savor the infighting.
I Evans of the Ottumwa Democrat editorializes that the Democratic party reliances on one principle too heavily. He cites Mee Evans as the first to offer a 16 tol resolution and argues money questions should bow to free trade and states' rights, noting states' rights were challenged by the Civil War and free trade remains a tough issue.
The article boasts that Republican trustees won a large plurality of 380904 while the legislature remains fiercely tied. It credits Ben Cable for a 50,000 majority apportionment plan and calls the gerrymander the most infamous in state history. It predicts a Republican presidential win by about 100000 and a legislature to pass a fair apportionment bill, delaying Democratic chances to defraud voters.
Bradstreet forecasts a favorable year for American business with strong agricultural returns, high cotton prices, and record gold inflows. Wheat exports supply steadiness, manufactured goods show price drops and rising demand, labor wages rise, and the political scene favors a stable currency. Rail bond issues exceed $25 million at five percent or less, signaling more investment and job growth.
The Davenport Leader criticizes fusion in Iowa, arguing it produced fewer votes than a straight Democratic ticket. It claims one or two Iowa districts could have gone to Democrats and labels fusion a dismal failure. It notes fusion vote totals lag behind 1890 and suggests voters learned since 1890.
The author argues free trade and protection ideas formed a weak tariff and harmed business for years. After McKinley’s election and the Dingley bill prosperity returned, claiming voters punished the Democrats not by fusion but by choosing sound money and protective tariffs.
The discussion centers on extending streetcar franchises to fifty years and keeping a fixed five cent fare for twenty years. Proponents argue long franchises protect investments in costly Chicago railroads while opponents demand compensation to the city or a lower fare.
An advertiser touts Grain-O as a coffee substitute suitable for children and adults. It is described as tasting like mocha or java but made from pure grains and gentle on the stomach, offered in 15 and 25 cent packages and sold by grocers.
Oscar T. Anderson and Miss Nana D. Thor were married Monday evening at the parsonage of Gustaf Adolf church with Rev. M. J. Eggan officiating. Attendants were Chas. V. Lund and Miss Hulda Anderson. The couple will live on Twelfth street near Eleventh avenue.
Historic advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething pain gum soothing and diarrhoea relief. Claims it calms the child and softens gums and notes price 25 cents per bottle with wide druggist availability worldwide.
Farmer Corntos sel speaks to a young man praising the family tree that supposedly fuels their business and motivates generations of Corn texts. A weeping willow marks the spot where he urges attention to the lineage behind their deals and energy, linking heritage to enterprise.
A New York Press line of verse describes fruit and a bent fork as symbolic of desire and misfortune. The speaker vows not to overreach, expressing restraint in pursuing luck or beauty represented by the orchid.
Madrid discussion centers on the US offer of 20 000 000 for the Philippines as Senor Montero Rios laments a dominant US stance. Other Spaniards favor accepting the price, arguing war costs and creditors would view refusal as folly. Cuban Commission notes delay in Madrid reply likely deferring join t session.
Madrid reports the US peace commissioners’ proposals a speedy end to negotiations with a favorable view. The Imparcial condemns the indemnity as inadequate and questions Cuban debt responsibility. In Cuba the Garc i a commission outlines proposals to disband Cuban forces with funds from taxation and support from revolutionaries. London notices a looming Carlist rising. A St Louis incident reports a wife leaving with money and papers valued at 27000 dollars. New York appeals court rules anti scalping law unconstitutional.
Bella and Ruth Grey visit with Belinda a new doll as the group learns fashion changes perceptions. Belinda's arrival shifts how the dolls appear, proving fine clothes alter looks but gentleness and politeness matter more. A light moral on vanity.
A fragment describes encounters with wolves and coyotes near encampments. A writer recalls a Platte River snowstorm night when a large gray wolf sat by a warming fire, eyes closed, head nodding as the man slept. The account notes how such animals often gnaw saddle straps when humans rest nearby.
A short children’s piece from Christian Work teaches letters with a verse about C for canary and Clara the happy girl loving a pretty pet in the garden. The lilting verse repeats joyful notes and simple spelling by the garden shade.
Instructions describe cutting ordinary paper into a fish shape with a central circular opening that connects to the tail. A narrow canal wets the underside, keeps the top dry, and a small amount of oil is added to spread on the water to drive the motion for a lasting effect.
A description notes experiments with magnetically influenced floating objects. It mentions bicycle-like balls moving in mercury and symmetrical arrangements, plus a historic Mayer experiment where cork bits floated noodles in water under a magnet’s influence.
A classroom exchange has Johnny asking about the word steward while the teacher cites a dictionary definition as a lesson. Separate news note reports that two Venetian doges named Aloys ocenigo were found in Mashonaland, in the interior of South Africa.
A tale from the era describes Blucher, famed for Waterloo, repeatedly gambling away money given by the king to settle debts. Despite vows to reform, misfortune returns as he loses the entire 100,000 thalers, prompting the king to press for a sacred oath not to gamble again. The incident ends with Blucher swearing anew to stop gambling.
The article describes a 1750 Thanksgiving dinner with minimal utensils, guests eating with knives, seating on chests and wardrobes, and few forks. It lists two courses: first course featuring pike roast with pudding, venison, giblet pie, and beef. second course with turkey, oyster pudding, hare, woodcocks, and pumpkin pie.
Consul Monaghan reports 470 608 German women in trade, a doubling in 13 years. All industries show higher female labor, with higher classes contributing more. The largest gain occurs in commerce where women comprise about one in four workers.
Wheat, corn, oats and lard prices shown with openings highs lows and closes. Chicago live stock receipts and bids listed for pigs cattle calves and sheep with ranges. Milwaukee grain quotes for wheat oats rye barley and futures varied by grade and month.
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